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  2. THE ALLIES’ CAMPAIGN.

    To-day’s communique states:— A British squadron violently bombarded Westende (near Ostend). The Belgians repulsed a co[?] ...

    Article : 352 words
  3. NAVAL RAID ON ENGLAND.

    So far, particulars of the German naval raid on the Yorkshire and Durham ­ coasts this morning are meagre, the military authorities control ­ ...

    Article : 3,091 words
  4. UNITED STATES.

    The loan of twelve million dollars to China has now been practically arranged as the outcome of Germany and Austria withdrawing from the ...

    Article : 339 words
  5. FEDERAL PARLIAMENT

    In the House of Representatives to-day. Mr. Palmer asked if, in view of the raid by the German cruisers on the coast of England, and the damage ...

    Article : 3,580 words
  6. FEDERAL FRUIT COMMISSION.

    The members of the Federal Fruit Commission have had several informal­ conferences during the past few weeks, and considered the action of ...

    Article : 2,707 words
  7. THE SENATE.

    In the Senate the Death Duties Bill passed all stages. The other Finance Bills, as already dealt with by the Representatives. ...

    Article : 175 words
  8. MEN AND WOMEN

    The following pairs were observed In the House of Assembly yesterday —Ayes, Messrs. Giblin , Dicker, and Whitsitt; noes, Messrs, Blyth, Evans, ...

    Article : 507 words
  9. RIGHT OF SEARCH SURRENDERED.

    The British Ambassador (Sir C.E. Spring-Rice ) announces that the British Government will forego the right of search of vessels from American ...

    Article : 198 words
  10. PROGRESS IN FLANDERS.

    Last night’s official communique stated:— We have progressed slightly as far as the sea to the north-cast of Nienport, and also south- east of ypres ...

    Article : 161 words
  11. NAVAL SQUADRON ACTIVE.

    The British monitors patrolling the Belgian coast continue to harass the Germans. ...

    Article : 90 words
  12. AMERICAN - IRISH DISCLAIMER. NEW YORK, Wednesday.

    The United Irish League repudiates Sir Roger Casement’s visit to Berlin. and declare that he was unauthorised to speak for the American Irish. ...

    Article : 131 words
  13. WITH THE RUSSIANS.

    Refugees from Cracow state that the garrison includes some of the Prussian Guards. The Austro- German dissensions grow more frequent, and ...

    Article : 177 words
  14. CANADA.

    Colonel Hughes, the Minister for Militia, has made a statement to the Canadian public, saying that it is un likely that Genera Joffre will make ...

    Article : 504 words
  15. WRECKAGE FOUND.

    It is believed that the wreekage round on the coast 18 miles from Warrnambool belongs to the Italian ship Antares, 207 days out from ...

    Article : 302 words
  16. FIGHTING ALONG THE VISTULA.

    An official communuque states:— The Germans are making obstinate attacks along the left bank of the Vistula. ­ mainly towards Kernoti. We ...

    Article : 284 words
  17. PRICE OF WHEAT.

    The Government is to issue a proclamance to-morrow by which it will become the purchaser of the entire wheat crop at 5/ per bushel. This ...

    Article : 367 words
  18. COLONIAL SECRETARY’S MESSAGE.

    The following message has been received ­ from, the Secretary for the Colonies, dated London, December 15:— ...

    Article : 489 words
  19. WAR WITH TURKEY.

    It is reported that the Khedive has gone to Vienna. ...

    Article : 75 words
  20. RAID HAS NO MILITARY SIGNIFICANECE.

    The Admiralty points out that a de­monstration of this character against unfortified towns or commercial ports [?] easy of accomplishment provided a ...

    Article : 259 words
  21. TURKS’ HOPELESS TASK.

    “The Times” correspondent at Cairo reports that he is convinced that the Turks are no match for the Egyptian garrisons, and how the ...

    Article : 180 words
  22. THROWN OUT OF WORK.

    Some eighty men were knocked [?] Du[?]kley’s tram extension works to-day. This is a terrible position [?] the married men who were employed ...

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  23. DESTROYERS ATTACKED.

    A lieutenant and six men who were wounded on a destroyer and were taken to hospital at South Shields, state that three German cruisers and ...

    Article : 320 words
  24. SIR E. PEARS RELEASED.

    News has been received here that Sir Edwin Pears has been released at Constantinople. Sir Edwin Pears. a well-known ...

    Article : 202 words
  25. THE OBJECT OF THE RAID.

    The chief objects of the raid were to reive the depression in Germany and create a panic in England, in the hope of retarding reinforcements for ...

    Article : 630 words
  26. AUSTRALIA.

    The fourth brigade of infantry, comprising men from all the States marched to Melbourne to-day from Broadmeadows, through the city, and ...

    Article : 266 words
  27. HODEIDA INCIDENT.

    Turkey has given way to Italy's strong representations regarding the violation of the Italian Consulate at Hodeida, on the Red Sea, when the ...

    Article : 281 words
  28. THE ADMIRALTY’S ANNOUNCEMENT.

    The Admiralty announces that a number of the fastest German ships made a demonstration on the York shire coast, remaining there for an ...

    Article : 217 words
  29. MEXICANS SAVAGERY.

    Between 100 and 150 prominent Mexicans have been executed in Mexico City during the last few days. ...

    Article : 114 words
  30. AMERICAN COMMENT.

    Naval experts express surprise that the Germans were able to break through the British fleet and attack the English coast. It is thought that ...

    Article : 304 words
  31. ON THE SEA.

    A Constantinople telegram states that the Messoudiyeh was sunk owing to a leak. The crew were saved. (The Messoudlyeh was recently ...

    Article : 157 words
  32. ACETYLENE GAS EXPLOSION.

    Keith Walker, 13. had his bead almost blown off this afternoon by an explosion of an acetylene gas generator in the playing ground of the ...

    Article : 197 words
  33. INDIGNATION AROUSED.

    Another account states that a battle cruiser and an armored cruiser Hred 510 shots into Scarborough, doing considerable damage and causing 13 ...

    Article : 877 words
  34. TRADING WITH ENEMY.

    An application was made to the High Court to-day under the Trading With the Enemy Act for the appointment of a controller to connection ...

    Article : 884 words
  35. WHITBY BOMBARDED.

    Two German cruisers bomb arded Whitby . A number of houses were damaged and the shots partially destroyed­ the aboey. One Person was ...

    Article : 292 words
  36. CUNARDER IN DANGER.

    The Canard liner Transylvania has arrived here, and reports narrowly escaping ­ destruction by a mine off the north coast of Ireland. Two mines ...

    Article : 506 words
  37. WHITBY AND SCARBOROUGH.

    (Whitby is a port 17 miles from Scarborough. Its famous abbey was founded about 757 A.D. by Hilda. The Danes destroyed the abbey in the ...

    Article : 260 words
  38. DEVONPORT.

    The usual speech-day was held at Devonport State schools to-day. The Warden presented the prize, and also presented a silver manicure set from ...

    Article : 521 words
  39. SAFETY AT SEA.

    The United States Senate has r[?]fied the Safety at Sea International Convention with a provi[?] retaining the right to enact higher standard ...

    Article : 189 words
  40. THE ATTACK ANTICIPATED.

    A well-known Hobart business man, who has relatives at Whitby, received by the last English mail a letter from a farmer residing at Whitby, in which ...

    Article : 306 words
  41. OFFICIAL MESSAGE.

    The Secretary for the Colonies Cabled as follows:— “London December 16, 7.55 p.m. “German war vessels engaged the ...

    Article : 313 words
  42. ENGLAND.

    The censors have discovered that prisoners in the Douglas (Isle of Man) internment camp have been writing to Germany in invisible ink. One man ...

    Article : 160 words
  43. WAR OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT.

    The War Office announces that two German battle cruisers and armored cruisers commenced the bombardment of Harltlepool at 8.15 a.m. The land ...

    Article : 673 words
  44. BREAKFAST INTERRUPTED.

    A couple of flashes and the roar of [?] guns startled the [?] of Searborough who were for the most part breakfasting by gaslight, for it was an ...

    Article : 2,528 words
  45. ZEEHAN.

    There were large attendances of parents and friends of the scholars at both East and West Zeehan schools to-day to witness the distribution of ...

    Article : 192 words
  46. UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 185 words
  47. N.Z. POLITICAL CRISIS.

    Sir Joseph Ward states that the political situation shows that the parties are even, and it is doubtful if the Maori member claimed by the ...

    Article : 354 words
  48. AUSTRO-SERB STRUGGLE.

    The Servians success especially the re-capture of Belgrade, hus caused consternation in Vienna and Bu[?] Discontent towards Germany ...

    Article : 242 words
  49. CROWDS AT INTERCESSION SERVICES.

    St. Paul’s Cathedral to-day was crowded at the twenty-four hours intercession ­ services. Many so[?]dlers and Belgian refugees were present. ...

    Article : 107 words
  50. BURNIE.

    The annual fair in aid of the Bur[?] Presbyterian Church was opened by Warden Mace this afternoon, and continued to-night. The fair is very large. ...

    Article : 157 words
  51. WAR RISK INSURANCE.

    Lloyd’s Insurance rate for war risks on voyages to Australia and New York is now 35/. ...

    Article : 101 words
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